Jota Cargo on the runway for a revival, with BAe 146-300s to ‘bridge the gap’
Four new freighters are set to enter the market, expected to be operational this month. UK charter company Jota Aviation has bought ASL Spain’s four BAe 146-300QT aircraft, marking a foray back into...
View ArticleBoeing predicts need for 3,260 freighters by 2037
The global freighter fleet needs to increase by 70% to meet the expected doubling in air cargo volumes by 2037. ATW Online reports that 3,260 freighters will be required in the next 20 years, up from...
View ArticleSchiphol airport charges to rise, but freighters pay less than passenger planes
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to increase the charges for freighter flights by a minimum of 29% from April 1, while the minimum increase for passenger flights will be 44%. Yesterday it published its...
View ArticleInnovative new B737 loading system could boost the aircraft’s cargo credentials
The 737’s prospects as a cargo aircraft could be improved following Telair International’s certification for its new loading system. In a year of tight capacity, the innovation could prove pivotal. The...
View ArticleGrounded Centurion Air Cargo in plea to DoT for more time, as potential...
Centurion Air Cargo is in talks with an investor with an eye on resuming operations. However, it is a race against time for the carrier, which could see its economic authority revoked as it has missed...
View ArticleWith demand for capacity still flying, Vallair gears up for A321 conversion push
As the first B737-800 freighter enters commercial service, the push for the larger A321 cargo aircraft is gathering momentum. With delivery of the first A321 freighter less than 20 months away, the new...
View ArticleNippon Cargo Airlines set to take off again, one aircraft at a time
Nippon Cargo Airlines is to resume operations, with one aircraft, tomorrow. The first service since the carrier grounded all its aircraft last month will fly from Narita to Shanghai. NCA said that the...
View ArticleHigh-flying DHL Express boosts its freighter fleet with five ex-Etihad A330Fs
DHL Express has expanded its fleet with five new A330 freighters, aircraft let go by Etihad as the Middle East carrier cuts back its cargo-only operation. Etihad began grounding its A330-200s late last...
View ArticleSpicejet – the low-cost carrier with big ambitions for cargo
SpiceJet’s foray into freight marks a rare occurrence – a low-cost carrier (LCC) significantly adapting its business model to operate a freighter. Not only that, but the India-based firm is doing it in...
View ArticleAir freight making inroads into India’s e-commerce market
Road dominates India’s e-commerce market, but air freight is making inroads as Air India Cargo considers reintroducing full freighters for the first time since 2012. Speaking to The Loadstar at Fiata’s...
View ArticleJota Cargo on the runway for a revival, with BAe 146-300s to ‘bridge the gap’
Four new freighters are set to enter the market, expected to be operational this month. UK charter company Jota Aviation has bought ASL Spain’s four BAe 146-300QT aircraft, marking a foray back into...
View ArticleBoeing predicts need for 3,260 freighters by 2037
The global freighter fleet needs to increase by 70% to meet the expected doubling in air cargo volumes by 2037. ATW Online reports that 3,260 freighters will be required in the next 20 years, up from...
View ArticleSchiphol airport charges to rise, but freighters pay less than passenger planes
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to increase the charges for freighter flights by a minimum of 29% from April 1, while the minimum increase for passenger flights will be 44%. Yesterday it published its...
View ArticleFreighters still managing to find their niche in a bumpy air cargo market
After two years of soaring yields, air cargo carriers are losing altitude in a bumpy market. But there remain some opportunities for dedicated freighter operations, despite growing capacity concerns....
View ArticleLufthansa Cargo to cut capacity in a bid to boost load factors
In a bid to be profitable, Lufthansa Cargo has responded to the soft air freight market by announcing it will cut capacity from its schedule. In a note this morning, it said: “Demand in the global air...
View ArticleCathay Pacific Cargo lifts ban on lithium-ion batteries, thanks to new fire bag
Cathay Pacific Cargo has lifted its embargo on lithium-ion battery shipments after introducing a fire containment bag on its freighter aircraft. The ban, which affected standalone shipments of...
View ArticleBooming air freight exports to US a logistical headache in Vietnam
Vietnam’s booming exports to the US are causing a logistical headache for freighter operators as the trade gap between the two countries continues to widen. AirBridgeCargo (ABC) saw a 53% increase in...
View ArticleTitan Aviation and Bain Capital aircraft leasing joint-venture ready for...
Atlas Air subsidiary Titan Aviation has entered a joint-venture with Bain Capital Credit to develop a freighter aircraft leasing portfolio with an anticipated value of approximately $1bn. Bain and...
View ArticleCarriers and forwarders urged to help each other with coronavirus flight updates
Shippers and forwarders needing the latest airline information regarding flights to China can now use cargo.one’s operating status web page. And airlines and forwarders are being urged to help keep the...
View ArticleFedEx and UPS battle for Mexico traffic without a solution to capital’s...
While the air cargo industry waits to see how the three-cornered airport system puzzle at the Mexican capital plays out, FedEx and UPS are both ramping up their game in the country. The latest move...
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